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State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
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About this Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6039P-TXRT. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Please refer to the 6039P-TXRT server specifications page on our website for updates on supported memory, processors and operating systems (http://www.supermicro.com).
Preface Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ..........................8 1.2 Unpacking the System ......................8 1.3 System Features ........................9 1.4 Server Chassis Features ....................10 Control Panel ........................10 Front Features ........................11 Rear Features ........................12 1.5 Motherboard Layout ......................13 Quick Reference Table ......................14 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2.1 Overview ..........................17 2.2 Preparing for Setup ......................17 Choosing a Setup Location ....................17...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Assembling the Processor Package ................27 Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation..............28 Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) ............29 Removing the Processor Heatsink Module from the Motherboard .......30 Memory Population Guidelines ..................32 Memory Population Sequence ..................32 DIMM Installation ......................35 DIMM Removal .........................35...
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Preface 4.5 Onboard Indicators ......................60 Chapter 5 Software 5.1 OS Installation ........................62 Installing the Windows OS for a RAID System ..............62 Installing Windows to a Non-RAID System ..............62 5.2 Driver Installation ........................63 5.3 SuperDoctor 5 ........................64 ® 5.4 IPMI ............................65 Chapter 6 UEFI BIOS 6.1 Introduction .........................66 Starting the Setup Utility ....................66...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Rack rail unit MCP-290-00053-0N 1.2 Unpacking the System Inspect the box the SuperServer 6039P-TXRT was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If any equipment appears damaged, please file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 System Features The following table provides you with an overview of the main features of the 6039P-TXRT. Please refer to Appendix C for additional specifications. System Features Motherboard X11DPX-T Chassis SC835XTQ-R982B Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processor Socket Type Dual Socket P (LGA 3647) Memory 16 DIMM slots...
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual 1.4 Server Chassis Features Control Panel The switches and LEDs located on the control panel are described below. See Chapter 4 for details on the control panel connections. Figure 1-1. Control Panel View Control Panel Features...
Chapter 1: Introduction Front Features The SC835XTQ-R982B is a 3U chassis See the illustration below for the features included on the front of the chassis. Figure 1-2. Chassis Front View Front Chassis Features Item Feature Description Hot-swap Drive Bay Eight 3.5'' hot-swap SAS3/SATA3 Drive Bays FDD Tray One FDD tray 10~11...
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Rear Features The illustration below shows the features included on the rear of the chassis. Figure 1-3. Chassis Rear View Rear Chassis Features Item Feature Description Power Supplies Redundant 850W/ 980W high-efficiency (94%+) AC-DC power supplies (with PMBus)
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.5 Motherboard Layout Jumper, connector and LED locations are shown below with brief descriptions on the following pages. Detailed descriptions are found in Chapter 4. IPMI_LAN JUIDB1 LAN1 LED2 COM1 LEDBMC LAN2 USB 0/1 JSDCARD1 JHFI1 DESIGNED IN USA JNCSI1 FANC FAND COM2...
JNVI2C1 the NVMe Add-on Card on PCI-E Slot 9 (an SMCI-proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable are required; available for a Supermicro complete system only) NVMe SMBus (I C) headers used for PCI-E hot-plug SMBus clock & data connections, and for...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Connector Description JTPM1 Trusted Platform Module/Port 80 Connector JUIDB1 UID (Unit Identifier) Switch LAN1/2 LAN Ports PCI-E M.2 Connector, small form factor devices and other portable devices for High speed NVMe M.2 CONNECTOR SSDs S-SATA0/S-SATA1 SATA 3.0 Ports with Power-pin Built-in w/support of SuperDOM (Disk-On-Module) S-SGPIO Serial Link General Purpose I/O Header Internal Speaker/Buzzer...
Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2.1 Overview This chapter provides advice and instructions for mounting your system in a server rack. If your system is not already fully integrated with processors, system memory etc., refer to Chapter 4 for details on installing those specific components. Caution: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components.
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual • In single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack in- stallations, the racks should be coupled together. • Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a server or other component from the rack.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual 2.3 Installing the Rails There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may require a slightly different assembly procedure. The following is a basic guideline for installing the system into a rack with the rack mounting hardware provided.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2.4 Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SC835 chassis into a rack unit with the quick-release rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Figure 2-3. Inner Rack Rails Installed Installing the Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the server in place. The outer rails for the SC835 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing into a Rack 1. Confirm that the inner and outer rails are installed on the rack. 2. Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. 3. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting).
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given. Installation or replacement of most components require that power first be removed from the system.
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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Release Tab Figure 3-1. Removing the Chassis Cover...
• Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support.When receiving a mother- board without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Assembling the Processor Package Attach the processor to the narrow processor clip to create the processor package. Caution: Exercise extreme caution when handling the CPU. Do not touch the underside of the CPU to avoid damaging it. Be sure to wear ESD gloves when handling components. 1.
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with the CPU socket assembled in the factory. It includes a dust cover, a socket bracket, the CPU socket (Dual Socket P (LGA 3647)), and a back plate.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) Note: For CPU1, install the SNK-P0068PS heatsink with the side with short fins facing the power supply modules. 1. Locate the triangle (pin 1) on the CPU socket. Also locate the pin 1 corner of the PHM that is closest to "1"...
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Module from the Motherboard Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM), power down as described in Section 3.1. 1. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws on the PHM from the socket, starting with the screw marked #4, in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1.
Then, if using two DIMMs per channel, install the second DIMM in the black slot. The following memory population sequence table was created based on guidelines provided by Intel to support Supermicro motherboards. The diagram is for illustrative purposes; your motherboard may look different.
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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Memory Population for X11 DP Motherboard, 16 DIMM Slots When 1 CPU is used: Memory Population Sequence 1 CPU & 1 DIMM CPU1: P1-DIMMA1 1 CPU & 2 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1 1 CPU & 3 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1 1 CPU &...
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation DIMM Installation DESIGNED IN USA 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into X11DPX-T CTRL REV:1.01 the memory slots, starting with P1-DIMM A1. For the system to work properly, CPU2 please use memory modules of the same BIOS LICENSE type and speed on the motherboard.
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Peripheral Drive Installation The chassis includes a 5.25' bay for a variety of peripheral drive options, including a slim DVD drive or an additional hard disk drive. For a complete listing of peripheral drive options, visit the Supermicro website.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 5. Secure the expansion card shield onto the rear of the chassis with a screw. PCIe Slot Processor Link Width Slot Width BIOS Setting Connection Slot1 CPU1 x8 (open-ended) Configure the option IOU0 (IIO PCIe Br1) in CPU1 Configuration. Slot2 CPU1 x8 or x16...
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Figure 3-9. Installing the Onboard Battery Note: Handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Removing a Drive from a Drive Carrier 1. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the carrier and separate the hard drive from the carrier. 2. Replace the carrier back into the drive bay. Hard Drive Carrier Indicators Each hard drive carrier has two LED indicators: an activity indicator and a status indicator.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual 3. Pull the tab away from the drive and push the drive unit out the front of the chassis. 4. Add a new drive by following this procedure in reverse order. You may hear the faint *click* of the locking tab when the drive is fully inserted.
System power does not need to be removed since the fans are hot-pluggable. Replace the failed fan with an identical 8-cm 12 volt fan (available from Supermicro). 1. Open the chassis and locate the faulty fan. Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Air Shroud The air shroud is used to concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The air shroud does not require screws to set up. Installing the Air Shroud 1. Lay the chassis on a flat, stable surface and remove the chassis cover. 2.
The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replace ment units can be ordered directly from Supermicro. The power supply units have a hot-swap capability, meaning you can replace the failed unit without powering down the system.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections This section describes the connections on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Note that depending on how the system is configured, not all connections are required. The LEDs on the motherboard are also described here. A serverboard layout indicating component locations may be found in Chapter 1.
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Warning: To provide adequate power to your system and to avoid damaging the power sup- ply or the motherboard, be sure to connect all power connectors mentioned above to the power supply. Failure in doing so may void the manufacturer warranty on your power supply and motherboard.
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Note: For the HFI carrier card to function properly, please purchase the appropriate IFP cable from Supermicro. Please refer to Supermicro's website at www.supermicro. com for the part number of the IFP cable specified for your system. HFI Carrier Card Sideband Header...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Disk-On-Module Power Connector The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connectors at JSD1 and JSD2 provide 5V power to a solid-state DOM storage devices connected to one of the SATA ports. See the table below for pin definitions. DOM Power...
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C621 chipset. In addition, it also has two S-SATA 3.0 ports (S-SATA0/ S-SATA1) ® that are supported by the Intel SCU. S-SATA0/1 can be used with Supermicro SuperDOMs which are yellow SATA DOM connectors with power pins built in, and do not require external power cables.
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C2), used for PCI-E SMBus clock and data connections, provide hot-plug support via a dedicated SMBus interface. This feature is only available for a Supermicro complete system with an SMCI-proprietary NVMe add-on card and cable installed. Also, JNVI C1 and JNVI C2 are VPP headers for NVMe add-on cards.
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(BMC) and a Network Interface Controller (NIC) for remote management. For the network sideband interface to work properly, you will need to use a NIC add-on card that supports NC-SI and also need to have a special cable. Please contact Supermicro at www.supermicro.
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual HFI Debug Port for Fabric CPU (JTAG_HFI1) This connector (JTAG_HFI1) is the JTAG port and provides miscellaneous signals connectivity requirements of the Fabric CPU debug port. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. HFI Debug Port for Fabric CPU...
Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections NMI Button The non-maskable interrupt button header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) Pin# Definition Ground Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual UID/Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail Connect an LED cable to UID/OH/Fan Fail connections on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide front UID LED indication and warnings for chassis overheat/fan failure. Refer to the table below for pin definitions.
Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections 4.3 Ports Rear I/O Ports See the figure below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. Figure 4-2. Rear I/O Ports Rear I/O Ports Description Description COM Port 1 USB Port 1 Dedicated IPMI LAN LAN Port 1...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual LAN Ports Two LAN ports (LAN1, LAN2) are located on the I/O back panel. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. LAN Port Pin Definition Pin# Definition Pin# Definition TX_D1+ BI_D3- TX_D1- RX_D2- RX_D2+ BI_D4+ BI_D3+ BI_D4- Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports There are two USB 3.0 ports (USB 4/5) located on the I/O back panel.
Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www. supermicro.com. UID Switch UID LED...
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual 4.4 Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers are used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function associated with it. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. See the motherboard layout page for jumper locations.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections Watch Dog JWD1 controls the Watch Dog function. Watch Dog is a monitor that can reboot the system when a software application hangs. Jumping pins 1-2 will cause Watch Dog to reset the system if an application hangs. Jumping pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that hangs.
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual 4.5 Onboard Indicators LAN 1/2 LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located on the I/O back panel of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The green LED indicates activity, while the other Link LED may be green, amber or off to indicate the speed of the connections.
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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections Onboard Power LED An Onboard Power LED is located at LED2 on the serverboard. When this LED is on, the system is on. Be sure to turn off the system and unplug the power cord before removing or installing components.
You must first configure RAID settings (if using RAID) before you install the Windows OS and the software drivers. To configure RAID settings, please refer to the RAID Configuration User Guides posted on our website at www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. Installing the Windows OS for a RAID System 1.
The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wftp/driver. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to create a DVD of the drivers and utilities it contains.
5.3 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
The X11DPX-T supports the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is used to provide remote access, monitoring and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to IPMI. For general documentation and information on IPMI, please visit our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm.
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Chapter 6 UEFI BIOS 6.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the X11DPX-T motherboard(s). The is stored in a flash chip and can be easily upgraded using a floppy disk-based program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.
Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The date's default value is 01/01/2015 after RTC reset. Supermicro X11DPX-T BIOS Version This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This item displays the total size of memory available in the system.
Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS 6.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable. When this occurs, revert to the default to the manufacture default settings.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Wait For "F1" If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enable to enable the Execute-Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Extended APIC Select Enable to use the extended APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Control) support to enhance power management. The options are Disable and Enable. AES-NI Select Enable to use the Intel® Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) New Instructions (NI) to ensure data security.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual change the P-State coordination type for all hardware components only. Select SW_ALL to change the P-State coordination type for all software installed in the system. Select SW_ANY to change the P-State coordination type for a particular software program specified by the user in the system.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS CPU T State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Software Controlled T-States This feature enables the software controlled T-States support. The options are Disable and Enable Chipset Configuration Warning: Setting the wrong values in the following features may cause the system to malfunc- tion.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual IO Directory Cache (IODC) Use this feature to enable the IO Directory Cache (IODC) support. The options are Dis- able, Auto, Enable for Remote InvItoM Hybrid Push, InvItoM AllocFlow, Enable for Re- mote InvItoM Hybrid AllocNonAlloc, and Enable for Remote InvItoM and Remote WViLF.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Controller (iMC) Enforce POR Select Enable to enforce POR restrictions on DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. The options are POR and Disable. Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 1866, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400, 2600, and 2666.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Memory Topology The item displays the information of onboard memory modules as detected by the BIOS. Memory RAS (Reliability_Availability_Serviceability) Configuration Memory RAS Configuration Setup Use this submenu to configure the following Memory RAS settings.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS ADDDC Sparing Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) Sparing detects the predetermined threshold for correctable errors, copying the contents of the failing DIMM to spare memory. The failing DIMM or memory rank will then be disabled. The options are Dis- able and Enable.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Link Speed Use this feature to select the link speed for the PCIe port. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (8 GT/s).
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS CPU1 SLOT9 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Link Speed Use this feature to select the link speed for the PCIe port. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (8 GT/s). PCI-E Port Link Status PCI-E Port Link Max PCI-E Port Link Speed...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual PCI-E Port Link Status PCI-E Port Link Max PCI-E Port Link Speed PCI-E Port Clocking The options are Distinct and Common. If this item is set to Distinct, this component and the component at the opposite end of the Link are operating with separate refer- ence clock sources.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS CPU2 SLOT10 PCI-E 3.0 x16 Link Speed Use this feature to select the link speed for the PCIe port. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (8 GT/s). PCI-E Port Link Status PCI-E Port Link Max PCI-E Port Link Speed...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Intel® VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) ® Select Enable to use Intel® Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d support by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS *If the item above "Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device" is set to Enable, the following items will be displayed: CPU1 SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 x16 VMD (Available when the device is detected by the system) Select Enable to use the Intel® Volume Management Device Technology for this device.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on CPU2 VMD Config for PStack0 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device Select Enable to use the Intel® Volume Management Device Technology for this stack. The options are Disable and Enable.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS *If the item above "Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device" is set to Enable, the following items will be displayed: CPU2 SLOT10 PCI-E 3.0 x16 VMD (Available when the device is detected by the system) Select Enable to use the Intel® Volume Management Device Technology for this device.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Real USB Wake Up Select Enabled to enable the wake-up function of the USB port. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Front USB Wake Up Select Enabled to enable the wake-up function of the front access USB port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS SATA HDD Unlock Select Enable to unlock the HDD password. The options are Disable and Enable. Aggressive Link Power Management When this item is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual SATA RSTe Boot Info Select Enable to provide the full int13h support for SATA controller attached devices. The options are Disable and Enable. SATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver Select EFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for system boot.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Aggressive Link Power Management When this item is set to Enable, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link to a low power state when the I/O is inactive for an extended period of time, and the power state will return to normal when the I/O becomes active.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual sSATA RAID Option ROM/UEFI Driver Select EFI to load the EFI driver for system boot. Select Legacy to load a legacy driver for system boot. The options are Disable, EFI, and Legacy. sSATA Port 0~ Port 1 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drive on the particular SATA port.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS MMIO High Granularity Size Use this item to select the high memory size according to memory-address mapping for the IO hub. The options are 1G, 4G, 16G, 64G, 256G, and 1024G. PCI PERR/SERR Support Select Enabled to activate PCI Error and System Error report handling. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Onboard Video Option ROM Select Legacy to boot the system using a legacy video device installed on the motherboard. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Network Stack Configuration Network Stack Select Enabled to enable UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 1 Configuration This submenu allows the user the configure settings of Serial Port 1. Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable the selected onboard serial port. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable console redirection support for a serial port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. *If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: Console Redirection Settings...
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Stop Bits A stop bit indicates the end of a serial data packet. Select 1 Stop Bit for standard serial data communication. Select 2 Stop Bits if slower devices are used. The options are 1 and 2. Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual *If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual *If the item above is set to Enabled, the following items will become available for user's configuration: Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Platform Hierarchy Use this item to disable or enable platform hierarchy for platform protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Storage Hierarchy Use this item to disable or enable storage hierarchy for cryptographic protection. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS 6.4 Event Logs Use this feature to configure the Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings Log System Boot Event This option toggles the System Boot Event logging to enabled or disabled. The options are Enabled and Disabled. MECI The Multiple Event Count Increment (MECI) counter counts the number of occurrences that a duplicate event must happen before the MECI counter is incremented.
Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS 6.5 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI STATUS (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log ...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual 6.6 Security This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Administrator Password Press Enter to set the user password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Secure Boot This section displays the contents of the following secure boot features: • System Mode • Secure Boot • Vendor Keys Secure Boot Use this item to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this item to select the secure boot mode.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Platform Key (PK) This feature allows the user to configure the settings of the platform keys. Set New Use this feature to load the new platform keys (PK) from the manufacturer's defaults. Key Exchange Keys (KEK) ...
Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS 6.7 Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot mode select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are LEGACY, UEFI, and DUAL. The default setting is DUAL. LEGACY to EFI support Use this item to enable the EFI boot support.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #6 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #7 • Legacy/UEFI/Dual Boot Order #8 • UEFI/Dual Boot Order #9 • Dual Boot Order #10 • Dual Boot Order #11 • Dual Boot Order #12 •...
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS UEFI Application Boot Priorities This feature allows the user to specify which UEFI devices are boot devices. Boot Option #1 The options are UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell and Disabled. Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities This feature allows the user to specify the boot device priority from the available hard disk drives.
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual 6.8 Save & Exit Select the Save & Exit tab from the BIOS setup screen to configure the settings below. Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
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Chapter 6: UEFI BIOS Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Optimized Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Error Codes A-1 BIOS Error Beep (POST) Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
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When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h. If the computer cannot complete the boot process, a diagnostic card can be attached to the computer to read I/O port 0080h (Supermicro p/n AOC-LPC80-20). For information on AMI updates, please refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.
Then, press <Del> key continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Note 1: Only use NVMe devices that have been validated by Supermicro. For the latest updates, please contact us or refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com.tw/.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Navigate to the Advanced tab. Use the arrow keys to select Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear and the All Intel VMD Controllers feature has become available.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Use the arrow keys to select All Intel VMD Controllers and press <Enter> to access the menu items. The following screen will appear. It allows the user to create RAID volumes and configure settings of NVMe devices as detected by the system.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements B.2 Configuring RAID Settings Refer to the instructions stated in E.1 section on how to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. Follow the steps below to create RAID volume(s). Step 1. To create RAID volume(s), use the arrow keys to select Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Step 2. Name: This item allows the user to enter the unique name of the RAID volume. Step 3. RAID Level: This item allows the user to select the RAID level. The options are RAID0(Stripe), RAID1(Mirror), RAID5(Parity), and RAID10(RAID0+1).
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Step 4. Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controller The options are (not selected) and X (selected). Set this item to X if the RAID level you selected earlier from Step 3. will cross VMD domains. Note: For a bootable RAID volume, do not cross VMD domains.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Step 5. Select Disks: The options are (not selected) and X (selected). Set the items one by one to X to select the desired RAID disks. Note: For RAID0/RAID1/RAID5/RAID10, the minimum number of NVMe devices re- quired is two/two/three/four respectively.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Step 7. Capacity (MB): This item allows the user to enter the desired RAID capacity (in MB). See the right panel of the screen for the maximum volume size allowed.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Step 8. Create Volume Use the arrow keys to select Create Volume. Press <Enter> to create a RAID level with settings shown on the screen. Refer to the following for the RAID volume(s) being created successfully.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements RAID Volumes: For detailed RAID volume information, use the arrow keys to select the desired RAID volume as shown below. RAID VOLUME INFO Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Delete On the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, use the arrow keys to select Delete and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume you have selected earlier (see the previous page for the RAID volume selection). The following screen will appear. Options are Yes and No.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Reset to non-RAID On the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, select the desired NVMe device from the list of RAID Member Disks. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. The item, Reset to non-RAID, allows the user to remove RAID data from the selected NVMe device.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Mark as Spare Refer to the instructions stated in E.1 section on how to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. When the following screen appears, select the desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements The item, Mark as Spare, allows the user to set the selected NVMe device as a spare disk. Use the arrow keys to select Mark as Spare and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. Options are Yes and No. Note: A spare disk is used for automatic RAID volume rebuilds when status of failed, missing, or at risk was detected on the array disk.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Mark as Journal Disk Refer to the instructions stated in E.1 section on how to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items. When the following screen appears, select the desired NVMe device from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements The item, Mark as Journal Disk, allows the user to set the selected NVMe device as a journal disk. Use the arrow keys to select Mark as Journal Disk and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear. Options are Yes and No. Note: RAID Write Hole (RWH) is a condition associated with a power/drive-failure/ crash while writing RAID5 strips.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual B.3 Use of Journal Disk The following steps describe the use of journal disk for RAID5 volume (parity based RAID). Step 1. Refer to the instructions stated in E.1 section on how to access All Intel VMD Controllers menu items.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements RWH Policy Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear. If any device(s) from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks has(have) been set as journal disk(s) (see pages 140 and 141), the options are Distributed PPL, Journaling Drive, and Disable. If none from the list of Non-RAID Physical Disks has been set as a journal disk (see pages 140 and 141), the options are Distributed PPL and Disable.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Step 3. Set the item RWH Policy to Journaling Drive. Press <Enter> and the RWH JD feature will become available as shown below. RWH JD Use the arrow keys to select RWH JD. Press <Enter> and the following screen will appear.
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Appendix B: Standardized Warning Statements Step 4. Use the arrow keys and press <Enter> to select the desired journal disk from the option list of RWH JD. Step 5. For the changes to take effect, use the arrow keys to select Change RWH settings and press <Enter>.
Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis. These warnings may also be found on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/about/...
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Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual . ٌ ا ك ً ف حالة و ٌ يك أى تتسبب ف اصابة جسذ ة ٌ هذا الزهز ع ٌ خطز !تحذ ز قبل أى تعول عىل أي هعذات،يك عىل علن بالوخاطز ال ا ٌجوة عي الذوائز...
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Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación. Attention Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives d'installation. .יש...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Warnung Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, dass im Gebäude ein Kurzschluss- bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Nennwert der Schutzvorrichtung nicht mehr als: 250 V, 20 A beträgt. ¡Advertencia! Este equipo utiliza el sistema de protección contra cortocircuitos (o sobrecorrientes) del edificio.
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Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements Power Disconnection Warning Warning! The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components. 電源切断の警告...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual يجب فصم اننظاو من جميع مصادر انطاقت وإ ز انت سهك انكهرباء من وحدة امداد انطاقت قبم انىصىل إىن امنناطق انداخهيت نههيكم نتثبيج أو إ ز انت مكىناث الجهاز 경고! 시스템에 부품들을 장착하거나 제거하기 위해서는 섀시 내부에 접근하기 전에 반드시 전원...
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Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements Attention Il est vivement recommandé de confier l'installation, le remplacement et la maintenance de ces équipements à des personnels qualifiés et expérimentés. !אזהרה .צוות מוסמך בלבד רשאי להתקין, להחליף את הציוד או לתת שירות עבור הציוד واملدربيه...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Warnung Diese Einheit ist zur Installation in Bereichen mit beschränktem Zutritt vorgesehen. Der Zutritt zu derartigen Bereichen ist nur mit einem Spezialwerkzeug, Schloss und Schlüssel oder einer sonstigen Sicherheitsvorkehrung möglich. ¡Advertencia! Esta unidad ha sido diseñada para instalación en áreas de acceso restringido. Sólo puede obtenerse acceso a una de estas áreas mediante la utilización de una herramienta especial,...
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Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions 電池の取り扱い...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual هناك خطر من انفجار يف حالة اسحبذال البطارية بطريقة غري صحيحة فعليل اسحبذال البطارية فقط بنفس النىع أو ما يعادلها مام أوصث به الرشمة املصنعة جخلص من البطاريات املسحعملة وفقا لحعليامت الرشمة الصانعة 경고! 배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나 제...
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Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements ¡Advertencia! Puede que esta unidad tenga más de una conexión para fuentes de alimentación. Para cortar por completo el suministro de energía, deben desconectarse todas las conexiones. Attention Cette unité peut avoir plus d'une connexion d'alimentation. Pour supprimer toute tension et tout courant électrique de l'unité, toutes les connexions d'alimentation doivent être débranchées.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Backplane Voltage Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. バックプレーンの電圧 システムの稼働中は危険な電圧または電力が、 バックプレーン上にかかっています。 修理する際には注意く ださい。 警告 当系统正在进行时,背板上有很危险的电压或能量,进行维修时务必小心。 警告 當系統正在進行時,背板上有危險的電壓或能量,進行維修時務必小心。 Warnung Wenn das System in Betrieb ist, treten auf der Rückwandplatine gefährliche Spannungen oder Energien auf.
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Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements هناك خطز مه التيار الكهزبايئ أوالطاقة املىجىدة عىل اللىحة عندما يكىن النظام يعمل كه حذ ر ا عند خدمة هذا الجهاس 경고! 시스템이 동작 중일 때 후면판 (Backplane)에는 위험한 전압이나 에너지가 발생 합니다. 서비스 작업 시 주의하십시오. Waarschuwing Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het systeem in gebruik is.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי !אזהרה .התקנת הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים تركيب املعدات الكهربائية يجب أن ميتثل للقىاويه املحلية والىطىية املتعلقة بالكهرباء 경고! 현 지역 및 국가의 전기 규정에 따라 장비를 설치해야 합니다.
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Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent. סילוק המוצר !אזהרה .סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות וחוקי המדינה التخلص...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Warnung Gefährlich Bewegende Teile. Von den bewegenden Lüfterblätter fern halten. Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt.
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Verbindungskabeln, Stromkabeln und/oder Adapater, die Ihre örtlichen Sicherheitsstandards einhalten. Der Gebrauch von anderen Kabeln und Adapter können Fehlfunktionen oder Feuer verursachen. Die Richtlinien untersagen das Nutzen von UL oder CAS zertifizierten Kabeln (mit UL/CSA gekennzeichnet), an Geräten oder Produkten die nicht mit Supermicro gekennzeichnet sind.
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Appareils électroménagers et la Loi sur la Sécurité Matériel interdit l'utilisation de câbles certifies- UL ou CSA (qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué sur le code) pour tous les autres appareils électriques sauf les produits désignés par Supermicro seulement. כבלים חשמליים ומתאמיAC !אזהרה...
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사항을 준수하여 제공되거나 지정된 연결 혹은 구매 케이블, 전원 케이블 및 AC 어댑터를 사용하십시오. 다른 케이블이나 어댑터를 사용하면 오작동이나 화재가 발생할 수 있습니다. 전기 용품 안전법은 UL 또는 CSA 인증 케이블 (코드에 UL / CSA가 표시된 케이블)을 Supermicro 가 지정한 제품 이외의 전기 장치에 사용하는 것을 금지합니다. Stroomkabel en AC-Adapter...
Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update.
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Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www. supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual 3. After locating the healthy BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below: Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below.
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Appendix D: UEFI BIOS Recovery 6. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a USB flash drive. 7. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu. From the submenu list, select Boot Option #1 as shown below.
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual 8. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 6. Enter flash.nsh BIOSname.### at the prompt to start the BIOS update process.
Appendix E: System Specifications Appendix E System Specifications Processors Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors, Dual Socket P (LGA 3647) Note: Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our website for updates to supported processors. Chipset Intel®C621 chipset BIOS 32Mb AMI UEFI Memory Supports up to 2 TB of registered ECC DDR4-2666 RDIMM (Registered DIMM) or LRDIMM (Load-Reduced DIMM) memory;...
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SuperServer 6039P-TXRT User's Manual Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55032 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/3-3, CISPR 32 Class A Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11)
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